Welton Dionisio da Silva

I hold a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB, 2023), a Master's degree in Animal Biology from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE, 2018), and specializations in Data Science (2024) and Big Data (2025). After my doctorate, I worked as a science teacher with an emphasis on astronomy (2023-2024), integrating research-based pedagogical practices, which led to the discovery of a new asteroid and recognition with the Asteroid Hunter Award from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation MCTI (2024). In the same year, I published my children's book *The Space Adventure* (2024), a science communication work that blends elements of fable and science fiction to popularize scientific concepts through storytelling. As a guest professor at SENAC (2025), I applied my expertise in data and AI to education and research at the institution. My interdisciplinary background includes research in behavioral ecology, computational modeling of biodiversity, and outreach projects such as *Scorpion Educa* (instagram.com/escorpiaoeduca), which combines anti-scorpionism education and digital technology for accident prevention. I have expertise in data analysis techniques and computational tools (such as Python, R, SQL, QGIS, Power BI, Machine Learning, and neural networks). Additionally, I run the profile @dr.dosdados (instagram.com/dr.dosdados) to democratize scientific and technological knowledge, covering topics such as data science and its intersections with technology. I have collaborated with various institutions on projects that bridge ecology and technology, including mentorship roles. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)